US No. 706 Bur – Busch Tapered Fissure Steel, Made in Germany
The US No. 706 is the American number for a tapered fissure bur with a 2.9 mm head (ISO size 029): a cone that narrows toward the tip, so the walls it cuts diverge toward the occlusal: the geometry crown and inlay preparations depend on. Busch & Co. manufactures it in Germany as Busch No. 38 029. Every US No. 706 on this page is a genuine Busch instrument and ships from our US warehouse.
Which US No. 706 Do You Need?
| US No. | Busch No. | Material | Cut | Shank | Best for | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 706 | 38 029 | Steel | Crosscut | HP | Economical laboratory cutting of acrylics and plaster | 6 |
HP (2.35 mm shank, straight handpiece). See the Busch Bur Size Chart for head and shank dimensions.
Clinical Uses of the US No. 706
- Crown preparation: axial reduction with built-in taper for full-coverage crowns and bridge abutments.
- Inlay and onlay preparation: cavity walls that diverge toward the occlusal for a path of insertion.
- Cavity preparation: extending and shaping preparations where a flat floor and tapered walls are wanted.
- Sectioning and laboratory work: the surgical-length versions section teeth and roots; the HP carbide and steel versions cut acrylic and plaster in the straight handpiece.
At 2.9 mm the No. 706 is a wide cone for bulk reduction and laboratory cutting.
Speed and Technique
Keep the bur parallel to the intended path of insertion so the taper of the head becomes the taper of the wall; use water spray with the FG versions and laboratory speed for HP. Maximum recommended speeds for every Busch shape are in our Dental Bur Speed Chart, and reprocessing steps in the Bur Sterilization Guide.
Made in Germany by Busch & Co.
Busch & Co. has manufactured rotary instruments in Engelskirchen, Germany since 1905. Every instrument on this page is a genuine Busch product, precision-ground on a concentric shank under ISO-certified quality management and guaranteed to arrive free of manufacturing defects under our Busch arrival guarantee.

FAQ
What is the Busch number for a US 706 bur? Busch No. 38 029 in steel (HP).
What size is a No. 706 bur? The No. 706 has a 2.9 mm head diameter (ISO size 029) on a tapered fissure bur head, ISO shape 168 (cone, flat end).
Are Busch No. 706 burs reusable? Yes. Carbide and steel burs are cleaned, disinfected and sterilized between patients and replaced when they dull; the Bur Sterilization Guide gives the validated steps.
Related resources: US Bur Number Finder · Bur Comparison Chart · Speed Chart · Bur Glossary · Nearby sizes: US No. 704, US No. 705
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US No. 706 Busch Steel Tapered Fissure (Cone) Bur | Busch No. 38 029 – Crosscut – HP | Pack of 6
Regular price $24.99Unit price